Executive Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Create Creative Menus

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Palm Springs, CA, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to work with and in the absence of the Executive Chef, maintaining and improving culinary operations. You will guide the team, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold Hyatt standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, cost control, safety and sanitation, and cross-department collaboration within the hotel to deliver exceptional experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills.
• Experience with training, financial management and customer service.
• Desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Culinary education and/or on-the-job hotel culinary experience.
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities.
• Liaise between the culinary division and other hotel departments.
• Supervise departmental Sous Chefs and provide guidance on preparation and cooking.
• Develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards.
• Plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions.
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, hiring.
• Lead and coach the team toward exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost and quality daily.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment.
• Organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Relationship skills

Training

Financial management

Customer service

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Palm Springs, CA, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to work with and in the absence of the Executive Chef, maintaining and improving culinary operations. You will guide the team, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold Hyatt standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, cost control, safety and sanitation, and cross-department collaboration within the hotel to deliver exceptional experiences for guests.